tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post2052891366994991908..comments2013-03-23T23:31:23.409+00:00Comments on The Marathon Jogger: Marathon du Pays Basque 2012Mike Shorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-60170524488093694912012-07-25T14:55:38.365+01:002012-07-25T14:55:38.365+01:00dont worry, happens to the best of us. exactly why...dont worry, happens to the best of us. exactly why i avoid races with strict cutoffs...Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-9969604907350249572012-07-25T09:08:47.868+01:002012-07-25T09:08:47.868+01:00That's very interesting, thanks. The theory i...That's very interesting, thanks. The theory in speed ascents is that the poles let you use your upper body muscles during the climb.<br /><br />I hadn't really thought about the balance/strain issues but I'm guessing it's seen as a lower risk factor when you're trying to get up the mountain as fast as possible. <br /><br />More research required... :)Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-71752031154877708412012-07-25T01:00:28.583+01:002012-07-25T01:00:28.583+01:00As ever massively impressed with your effort and d...As ever massively impressed with your effort and determination and positive outlook. My sister-in-law has just finished a hiking holiday through the alps and before she went she swore by climbing poles but afterwards she had the opposite opinion. The guide said they were much better without and he frowned upon their use. She said they easily threw your balance out unnaturally and although you didn't fall over because of them they caused unnecessary strain on your bodyMarie Cousenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939347707260889932noreply@blogger.com